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Dr. Michelle Kidder

Dr. Michelle K. Kidder’s is a physical organic chemist whose research focuses to advance clean energy technologies through integration of multi-modal hybrid materials that aid in separations and chemical conversion to optimize process intensification. She aims to improve the chemical and energy efficiencies while reducing economic and environmental impact through use of renewable feedstocks.   Her research describes kinetics, selectivity and thermodynamics affected by complex interfacial chemistries that occur in biomass/lignin conversion, carbon capture and release, and carbon...Read more

Dr. Travis J. Williams

 Travis Williams' core areas of expertise include homogeneous catalysts and basic reaction science, new approaches to alternative energy, chemical synthesis, and molecular characterization. He is broadly well-trained in organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry. Travis' start-up company, Catapower, Inc. uses proprietary catalysts and reactions to add value to glycerin waste that falls out of biodiesel production. Thier products help displace antibiotics, bleach, and ammonia from food production. 

In his role as a PI at USC, Travis' lab is developing new catalysts...Read more

Dr. Somesh Ganesh

Somesh Ganesh has a wealth of work experience in the fields of advanced development, research, and teaching. In 2012, he joined H2scan Corporation as the Director of Advanced Development. Somesh then moved on to become the Principal Scientist, Senior R&D Scientist, and VP of Advanced Technology Development. Somesh Ganesh's education history includes a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Delhi University from 1997 to 2000, a Master of Science in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi from 2001 to 2003, a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Southern California...Read more

Dr. Thomas I. Valdez

Thomas I. Valdez has a diverse range of work experience in engineering and technology. Thomas is currently employed as a Principal Engineer at Plug Power, a position they have held since February 2022. Before that, Thomas worked at Teledyne Energy Systems, Inc. as a Product Development Manager from September 2016 to February 2022. In this role, they managed the development of advanced chemical and electrochemical engineering systems, with a focus on hydrogen and oxygen generation and fuel cell technologies.

Prior to working at Teledyne, Thomas spent a significant portion of their...Read more

PD2M Conference on Modeling and Simulation Applications in Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing

May 21, 2024 to May 22, 2024
Cambridge MA
We are very excited to announce the PD2M Conference on Modeling and Simulation Applications in Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing . The conference objective is to connect academics, industry, and government representatives and discuss the impact of Modeling and Simulation (M&S)...

2023 Dr. Peter. B. Lederman Environmental Division Service Award

Climate Change Policy Statement

November 6, 2023
This policy as written is a “call to conform.” We are not conformists. We are leaders. We challenge paradigms. We lead change. We break down barriers. We debate and expand our knowledge and understanding. We learn. We teach. We add value. We do not “fill a unique niche.” We understand physics,...Read more

AIChE Announces New Officers, Board for 2024

November 6, 2023
Alan E. Nelson The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) announced today that Alan E. Nelson, Vice President of Technology – New Energy at SLB (Houston, Texas), will become President of AIChE in 2024. Nelson succeeds 2023 President Billy B. Bardin, Global Climate Transition Director at...

Separations Division Bylaws

November 5, 2023
Most recent version of the bylaws of the Separations Division:

2023 Separations Division Graduate Student Research Award

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